salthouse awards

Awards & Accolades

The Salthouse Harbour Hotel continues to achieve recognition from specialised publications and professional bodies within the hospitality industry.

We recognise the importance of these awards as they have particular significance for both guests and staff. At the Salthouse, we are totally committed to meeting and exceeding our guests expectations.

We are pleased to announce that we are the proud recipients of the following awards and accolades:

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2012 - Top Trendiest Hotels in the UK 

The Travellers' Choice Award is the highest honour a hotel can receive from TripAdvisor, they are based on the reviews and opinions of our guests and we are delighted to have won.

Best Large Hotel East of England Awards for Excellence 2010
The Salthouse Harbour Hotel were delighted to win the category 'Best Large Hotel' at the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010, held at The West Wing, Ickworth on Thursday 4th November.

The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence are recognised as the premier awards for the tourism industry. The regional awards highlight the quality of the tourism industry in the eastern region (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk).

Robert Gough said " We have just celebrated our first year of the New Salthouse Harbour Hotel and this is the best birthday present we could have received!"

AA 4 Red Stars
The Salthouse was awarded the 4 Red Stars by the AA - their highest accolade - in September 2010 In their words, it means the hotel, "stands out as the very best in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, regardless of style".

Robert Gough said "staff and managers alike are delighted with this award. It only inspires us to further improve what we offer at the hotel!"

'Best Large Hotel in Suffolk' at the Tourism in Suffolk Awards 2010
The Salthouse Harbour Hotel were delighted to win the category 'Best Large Hotel in Suffolk' at the Tourism in Suffolk Awards held at Trinity Park on Thursday 9th September. This award is aimed at hotels and townhouses with more than 35 bedrooms. The emphasis was on quality and impeccable standards of accommodation and service.

Robert Gough said "I am delighted that the hard work of the Salthouse team has been rewarded in this way. Awards mean nothing without our guests enjoying their stay, however it is nice to get a pat on the back from our industry every now and then!"

Design and Craftsmanship award for the extension completed in 2009


WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

"Expect modern art and design at this quayside hotel - and knockout marina views"

The Guardian

"Ipswich's waterfront gets an injection of glitz from this revamped hotel. The hotel brims with the work of local artists, plus Vivienne Westwood rugs and Damien Hurst posters"

The Independent

"Salthouse Harbour Hotel - In Top 5 Best Stays Of The Year - Mystery Guest Awards"

The Times

"best value, clean and stylish rooms - I have visited this year..."

The Times